KARA SLOCUM

Kara Slocum was born in Southern California, earning her BA in Correlation of the Arts, emphasis in Music and Fine Arts, and a Minor in Humanities, at San Jose State University.  While in San Jose, he met and married her musician husband, Phil Slocum.  Mr. & Mrs. slocum have three equally talented children, Jordan, Carter and Kennedy.  The Slocum's have lived in the Antelope Valley for 11 years.  Continuing her education is very important to Mrs. Slocum.  She is currently studying for her Master's Degree in Fine Arts and Humanities, with an emphasis in Music.  Mrs. Slocum has an extensive performance resume in vocal jazz and theatre including awards for vocal jazz soloist from Downbeat Magazine and most recently The Shining Star for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her role as Nancy in Cedar Street Theatre's production of “Oliver."  Mrs. Slocum directed her first children’s choir at the age of 16 and more than 20 year later, watching children grow, create, and learn through music is still one of her greatest joys. .She is honored to be working with the talented kids of the Antelope Valley Children's Choir. 

Email Mrs. Slocum at musicdirector@antelopevalleychildrenschoir.org.

                        PHIL SLOCUM

Phil Slocum has been enjoying the creation of transforming musical experiences as a church music director since 1987.  He is currently the Worship Director at Central Christian Church in Lancaster.  As the accompanist for the Antelope Valley Children's Choir, he gets to work alongside his wife, Kara, Music Director for the Choir.  Musical inspiration came from his mom, along with the piano playing of Bruce Hornsby and Russ Ferrante of the Yellow Jackets.  He was taken by their ability to be imaginable and passional about their music.  One of Mr. Slocum's greatest joys is to see all three of his children loving music.